ConclusionThe enthusiast computer user is definitely hard to please. The competition in the market is fierce and this has led to manufacturers really having to step up their game in order to compete. The introduction of the Intel Core i7 has created a motherboard feeding frenzy. We literally can't keep up with the demand of manufacturers for reviews. What this has done is made it difficult for any single manufacturer to stand out. The features available on these high end X58 based motherboards is tremendous and every time a board is released, another feature is added. DFI has been at the top of the enthusiast level of motherboards for a long time. The LanParty name is synonymous with enthusiasts for being the must have overclocking motherboard. The DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8 that we have looked at today is definitely a true LanParty board providing a feature set that rivals that of any other i7 motherboard available right now.
The color scheme is of typical DFI LanParty fashion offering UV reactive components on the motherboard for the case modders that want to show the motherboard off. Of course colors are a personal choice but the point is that DFI has made an attempt to make their board stand out. Features like the split 16X PCI-E slot layout, onboard voltage read points, onboard power/reset/CMOS clear buttons, and LED display all cater to the enthusiast. Overclockers in particular will enjoy these and many more features offered by the DFI X58-T3eH8. The Genie BIOS and its features like the CMOS Reloaded are also key factors for DFI LanParty users as they have become use to the luxury these features offer, but this is also where we were a little let down.  The Genie BIOS on the X58-T3eH8 is more than capable in providing all but the most advanced overclockers all they need. Exquisite voltage selection, stability, comfortable layout, and all the standard options are present. But the Genie BIOS on previous LanParty boards has always catered to memory enthusiasts in particular with usually more memory options than most other motherboards combined. That is not the case at all with the X58-T3eH8. Our other X58 motherboards we have tested offer more in the way of memory tweaking than this LanParty board does. Of course, that might not even factor in for most users. In fact, the somewhat simplified BIOS on this LanParty motherboard actually facilitates an easier and better experience for the average overclocker. Many of us familiar with DFI motherboards have been quite impressed with just how easy this X58-T3eH8 has been to overclock. That is definitely a plus for the majority of users, especially those that feel the LanParty name may intimidate them, this board won't.
Overclocking memory, despite the lack of timing options, is still very capable taking our Dominator-GT modules to incredible clocks. So good in fact that we choose to use this motherboard instead of the EVGA X58-SLI for the Dominator-GT review. Our CPU overclocks were also as good as on any other motherboard and allowed for some impressive overclocks with basic air cooling and 100% stability with the solid digital PWM. Bios updates seem to be coming at a steady pace from DFI and each one seems to slightly improve on a number of items so that is certainly encouraging for down the road. Overall, we are quite pleased with the DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8 and proudly stamp it with the Hardware Canucks Dam Good award. From overclocking enthusiasts to average users looking to run a solid Core i7 system, the DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8 is definitely a solid choice, and one that will stand out from the crowd. Pros:- Typical DFI quality from build to BIOS
- All the onboard features enthusiast overclockers are looking for in a motherboard
- Great overclocks on both CPU and memory, with very little effort and no frustration
- A color scheme that makes the board stand out from the crowd in the light or dark
- Among the best layouts, perhaps even better than the EVGA X58-SLI
Cons:- The memory BIOS options were not up to the LanParty standard in our opinion
- The fan less MB cooling showed signs of needing some help from case cooling in our thermal testing
- As much a positive as the color scheme is, some people just aren't going to like yellow and green
We would like to thank all of the folks over at DFI for the opportunity to review the DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8.
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